1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 466 kg more than 1961 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | 75 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
